Warehouse Wave Planner & Operations Optimizer

Dsv Air & Sea SAU; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Houston seeks a Warehouse Operator Specialist to manage wave planning and optimize freight flow within the private supply chain system. You will group, sequence, and release orders to maximize efficiency and align with carrier departure schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years in capacity or wave planning, with 3 years preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and WMS is expected; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in supply chain capacity or wave planning; 3 years preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, release, and monitor warehouse orders using the WMS for balanced workflow.
• Communicate changes in the network due to contingencies.
• Collaborate with warehouse stations to find alternative routings or solutions.
• Plan and release daily warehouse waves based on order volume, priorities, carrier schedules, and capacity.
• Monitor order flow and adjust waves to meet productivity and service goals.
• Coordinate with warehouse supervisors, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, and transportation.
• Review inventory and identify orders delayed due to shortages or system issues.
• Track metrics such as order volume, productivity, backlog, throughput, and on-time shipments.
• Identify bottlenecks and communicate issues impacting orders or deadlines.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Spanish language

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

WMS Systems

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Houston seeks a Warehouse Operator Specialist to manage wave planning and optimize freight flow within the private supply chain system. You will group, sequence, and release orders to maximize efficiency and align with carrier departure schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years in capacity or wave planning, with 3 years preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and WMS is expected; bilingual Spanish is a plus.